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Several killed in hotel blast in Kabul, officials say
KABUL, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Several people were killed or injured in a blast at a hotel in a heavily guarded part of central Kabul on Monday, officials said. Read […]
Analysis-A year into his return, Trump wields executive power with few restraints
WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump on Tuesday will mark his first year back in the White House after a shock-and-awe policy blitz that has expanded presidential power […]
Syrian troops consolidate hold after abrupt Kurdish withdrawal
RAQQA/ Syria, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Syrian government troops tightened their grip on Monday across a swathe of northern and eastern territory abruptly abandoned the previous day by Kurdish forces, […]
Russia hits energy system in several regions of Ukraine, Kyiv says
Jan 19 (Reuters) – Russia launched a barrage of drone strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight on Monday, cutting off power in five regions across the country amid freezing temperatures […]
Nigerian airstrikes kill scores of militants in Borno, military says
ABUJA, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Nigerian air force strikes destroyed about 10 canoes and killed more than 40 militants preparing attacks in Borno state, the military said late on Sunday, […]
Prince Harry and Elton John’s lawsuit against Daily Mail publisher to begin
LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Prince Harry arrived at the High Court in London on Monday where a trial is due to begin on his privacy lawsuit against the publisher […]
Shooting at Czech town hall kills one, shooter also dead, police say
PRAGUE, Jan 19 (Reuters) – A woman was killed and at least four other people including a police officer were wounded in a shooting at a Czech village’s town hall […]
Putin’s special envoy Dmitriev to travel to Davos, meet members of U.S. delegation, sources say
MOSCOW, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev will travel to the Swiss resort of Davos this week and hold meetings with members of the […]
Japan PM Takaichi calls Feb 8 election seeking mandate for spending plans, defence build-up
TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she will call a national election for February 8 to seek voter backing for increased spending, tax cuts and a […]
At least 11 schoolchildren killed in South Africa minibus crash, reports say
JOHANNESBURG, Jan 19 (Reuters) – At least 11 schoolchildren were killed on Monday morning when a minibus collided with a truck in a city south of Johannesburg, South African media […]